Effect Of Sensory Integration Based Fine Motor and Gross Motor Activities on Motor Coordination in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Background: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience challenges in motor coordination, affecting both fine and gross motor skills. Sensory integration-based activities, which involve using sensory experiences to improve motor function, have shown promise in enhancing motor coordination. This study explores the effect of sensory integration-based fine and gross motor activities on motor coordination in children with ASD, aiming to improve their functional abilities and overall quality of life.
Study design: Experimental study
Aim: To find out the effect of sensory integration based fine motor and gross motor activities in improving motor coordination in children with ASD.
Objective of the Study:
• To evaluate the effect of sensory integration based fine motor and gross motor activities in improving motor coordination in children with ASD. 
• To compare the effect of sensory integration based fine motor and gross motor activities and conventional OT in improving motor coordination in children with ASD
Participants: In this study, 72 children were selected of age range 5 to 8 year diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. 
Methods: Subjects was evaluated pre-post treatment using DCDQ-07 to asses motor coordination and to identify the effect of sensory integration based fine and gross motor activities on motor coordination. Subjects were divided into two groups; group A – 36 (experimental) and group B-36 (conventional). The sensory integration-based intervention was conducted 3 sessions per week for 6 months.
Results: The study found that sensory integration-based motor activities significantly improved motor coordination in children with ASD, with the experimental group showing a notable increase in mean scores (33.03 to 41.5). Statistical analysis confirmed the improvements (p < 0.001), while the control group showed a smaller, less significant change, suggesting that sensory integration interventions were more effective in enhancing motor coordination.
Conclusion: The findings from this study provide compelling evidence that sensory integration based fine and gross motor activities are effective in improving motor coordination in children with autism spectrum disorder.